What does plasticize mean?
Plasticize means (transitive) To make something more plastic, especially by adding a plasticizer.
Plasticize
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To make something more plastic, especially by adding a plasticizer.
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To make something more plastic, especially by adding a plasticizer
- (intransitive) To become more plastic
- (transitive) To capitalize on something with ignorance to its significance or true value; to exploit something for monetary gain
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Synonyms for plasticize
Antonyms for plasticize
Related Words
Word Forms
- plasticizes
- plasticizing
- plasticized
- plasticise
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do you use plasticize in a sentence?
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